CITY OF SLIDELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Director:
Tara Ingram-Hunter
Mailing Address:
PO Box 828,
Slidell, LA 70459
250 Bouscaren Street, Suite 203
Slidell, Louisiana 70458
Phone: (985) 646-4320
Fax: (985) 646-4356
The Planning Department's primary responsibility is to provide assistance to the citizens of Slidell with permitting and guidance in understanding the Code of Ordinances as adopted. Department Staff provides support to the Planning and Zoning Commissions and the Board of Zoning Adjustments, as well as working with the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, Slidell Economic Development Alliance, St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation, and Friends of Olde Towne Slidell, a Louisiana Main Street organization, all in an effort to ensure the citizens of Slidell a safe, fair and quality place to live and work.
Other issues and responsibilities include: planning, zoning, regulation of new subdivisions, annexation of properties into City limits, beautification grant coordination and administration of beautification projects, administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and coordination with Olde Towne Redevelopment Project. The Department is also very active in the development of special projects including the Rufus Viner Community Center, development of the "Slidell Tomorrow" Master Plan, and other economic development incentives.
The Department also provides guidance to the City's elected officials and appointed commissions on growth management issues, including providing a vision to guide Slidell's future development.
Unified Land Development Code Project Schedule
The City of Slidell is in the process of rewriting zoning ordinances with Kendig Keast Collaborative (KKC) as part of a Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). Representatives from KKC will be in Slidell on August 30 and 31 to familiarize themselves with the city and its existing code.
“Representatives from KKC are meeting with members of the City as well as the general public to assist them in creating a complete and precise code to help move Slidell into a future with a higher quality of life,” said Tara Ingram-Hunter, Director of the city’s Planning Department.“I want to hear input from the community. Information gathered at these meetings will help determine the future of our zoning code.”
Tara Ingram-Hunter can be reached at (985) 646-4320 or email talexander@cityofslidell.org.
City of Slidell - Code of Ordinanceshttp://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=11576&stateId=18&stateName=LouisianaSlidell Master Plan - Phase 2 City of Slidell Public Hearing on Consolidated PlanThe City of Slidell will hold two Public Hearing/Citizen Input Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2010 and 5:30 p.m. on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2010 at the City Council Chambers at 1330 Bayou Lane, Trailer 110, Slidell, Louisiana.
Recovery Funds 2008 CDBG Notice The U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development has awarded the City of Slidell, $53,892 in Community Development Block Grant Funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (CDBG-R).
In order to utilize these funds, the City of Slidell is required to submit a substantial amendment to its FY2008 Annual Action Plan to the New Orleans HUD office no later than June 5, 2009.
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Preliminary Draft of Design GuidelinesFremaux Avenue Corridor and Olde Towne Preservation District
Accessory Structures Administrative Resubdivision ApplicationFor use in Residential District Resubdivisions Only.
Home Occupation VerificationFor businesses conducted in primary residence.
Application for an appeal to the decision of an administrative official regarding an administrative interpretation of the zoning ordinance Board of Zoning Adjustment Variance ApplicationBoard of Zoning Adjustment RequirementsBoard of Zoning Adjustment Standards for Variance ApprovalBoard of Zoning Adjustment - Code of OrdinancesPlanning & Zoning - Conditional Use ApplicationSome residential and commercial zoning designations allow for the operation of certain businesses only after obtaining conditional use approval. These petitions are placed on the consent calendar for the City Zoning Commission in month one, then are advertised and posted before the Zoning Commission's Public Hearing in month two. With the Zoning Commission's approval, the Conditional Use will be forwarded to the City Council in month three for its consent, then in month four the Council will hold its Public Hearing.
Planning & Zoning - Annexation and Zoning Procedure and PetitionsPlanning & Zoning - Resubdivision Application/ChecklistPlanning & Zoning - Zoning Review Application Planning & Zoning Commissions 2011 Meeting CalendarPublic hearings and informational sessions concerning proposed amendments to FY 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan.The City of Slidell will hold two public hearings and informational session concerning proposed amendments to the Community Development Block Grant “CDBG” 2009 Annual Plan. The amendments impact upon the budget and activities shown in the 2005 to 2009 annual plans and the Slidell Consolidated Plan. The public hearings will be held at the City Council Chambers, located at 1330 Bayou Lane (Trailer #110). The first public hearing will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010. The second public hearing will be held at 6:00 p. m. on Monday, March 22nd, 2010.
Five Year Consolidated Plan - Draft - The Consolidated Plan required by HUD for Slidell is designed to be a coordinated process in which the community offers its unified vision for housing and community development, especially for those areas in which HUD funds will be invested.
Residents of the City of Slidell are invited to comment on the City’s proposed Consolidated and Annual Plans from April 14, 2010 until May 14, 2010 at 3:00 PM.
Citizens may submit comments to: City of Slidell Planning Department, P.O. Box 828, Slidell, LA 70459-0828 or mstevens@cityofslidell.org.
CDBG annual plan FY 2010 - Draft Residents of the City of Slidell are invited to comment on the City’s proposed Consolidated and Annual Plans from April 14, 2010 until May 14, 2010 at 3:00 PM.
Citizens may submit comments to: City of Slidell Planning Department, P.O. Box 828, Slidell, LA 70459-0828 or mstevens@cityofslidell.org.
CDBG Consolidated Plan Document/Map Order FormProcedures / Petition to Change ZoningBeautification Grant ApplicationPublic Notice - Availability of Draft Annual Plan (2011)Draft - 2011 - 2nd Year Annual PlanResubdivision Application with Cutoff/Meeting DatesNew Development InformationInformation from the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce on Relocating to Slidell
St. Tammany Parish Planning and Zoning Rules of Policies and ProceduresFor your convenience, this link will direct you to the St. Tammany Parish Governmental Website.
